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MD Anderson Cancer CenterSr Physical Therapist in
Houston, Texas

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Salary range: min-$79,600 mid-$99,500 max-$119,400

SUMMARY

Provision of Physical Therapy services

WORK ACTIVITIES

Patient Assessment (20%):

Assess patients' needs by selecting and performing appropriate assessment tools including protocols and procedures aligned with evidence based practice and minimum data set.

Documentation is concise, logical and uses appropriate and approved grammar, spelling and abbreviations.

Documentation supports billing including Gcodes.

Completes all documentation per timeline outlined in department policy and as required to optimize patient care and flow.

Captures charges in accordance with departmental policy

Documentation integrates and synthesizes all objective data and supports current clinical picture.

Professional Behaviors & Teamwork (15%):

Functions effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Communicates clinical and logistical information in a timely manner using effective written and verbal communication.

Demonstrates initiative with all department and institutional policies and procedures and is compliant with timelines when indicated.

Patient Care Workload (15%):

Meets targets for volume of billable

Effectively manages workload to balance completion of consults and treatments.

Effectively initiates communication with supervisor/peers to assist with patient care when there is a need, such as for priority patients in the inpatient and/or outpatient area, as clinically appropriate

Performance Improvement and Quality Leadership (10%):

Provides clinical leadership in performance improvement, quality initiatives or program development including activities such as:

Publishing, teaching, and research both within the institution and the community.

Mentoring new employees or providing integral support in student educational program and educational events within the department as well as the institution.

Represents the organization in external professional association activities, and/orTime limited PI or quality projects as negotiated.

Is thorough and accurate when performing all PI and Quality Leadership activities.

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Deadlines

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue

On Call

Patient Contact

Physical Proximity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Bending/Stooping

Standing

Walking

Pushing/Pulling

Keyboarding

Sitting

Reaching

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Frequent 34-66%

Constant 67-100%

Occasionally 11-33%

Frequent 34-66%

20-50 lbs

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree from accredited School of Physical Therapy.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three years of experience as a physical therapist.

LICENSURE:

Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html